Accuracy of ultrasound in estimating fetal weight in New Zealand.

Sarah Benson-Cooper Gregory Patrick TarrJoanne KellyColleen J Bergin

Published in: Australasian journal of ultrasound in medicine (2021)

Our accuracy of 76% correctly predicted EFWs compares favourably with previous studies. Clinicians and sonographers should be aware of the increased risk for inaccurate categorisation of fetuses at the extremes of EFW and in mothers with increased BMI.

Keyphrases

body mass index
weight gain
magnetic resonance imaging
palliative care
physical activity
weight loss
gestational age
ultrasound guided
computed tomography
body weight